Central Oregon to reduce fire restrictions to Stage 1 starting Saturday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials in Central Oregon will reduce public use fire restrictions to Stage 1 starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.…
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High Desert Museum celebrates National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care…
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Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer accused of misuse of funds and harassment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — A former Labor Secretary with ties to Oregon is under fire from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. A new 40-page…
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BLM warns Oregon and Washington that wildfire season is not over
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management issued a warning Friday ahead of Labor Day weekend that wildfire season is far from over across…
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Sisters Ranger District holds public meeting on Akawa Butte Fire recovery plans
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District will host a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, to share updates on local vegetation management…
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Join the Care for the Land Fall Trash Bash on Sept. 26 in La Pine
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit organization Discover Your Northwest will host the Care for the Land Fall Trash Bash community cleanup near La Pine…
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Bend officials to discuss clean vehicle savings amid rising gas prices
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — City and county officials alongside clean transportation advocates will gather in Bend on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to highlight…
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Oregon AG challenges federal government’s ability to regulate ballots
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The federal government petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday to lift an order blocking a new U.S. Postal Service mail…
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Tobias Read visits Bend to discuss election security and ballot safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read met with Central Oregon residents during an hourlong event hosted by the League of Women…
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Oregon leads 22 states in lawsuit challenging cuts for gender-affirming care
(KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit Wednesday against the…
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Deschutes County sheriff reports growth in youth mentoring program
Bend, Ore. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released annual report highlights today for the Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program,…
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Redmond Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire, Deschutes County Sheriff Comments on Misinformation
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has provided from Sheriff Ty Rupert concerning Wednesday’s incident:The Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Fire spreads from trailer to commercial building in Burns
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire that originated in a fifth-wheel trailer spread to a nearby commercial structure in Burns around 6:26 a.m. Wednesday. No…
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Sisters man dies following single-vehicle crash into a tree
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 82-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck left the road and struck a tree northeast of Sisters, Ore.,…
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Oregon forestry officials monitor changing weather to assess fire risk
OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions…
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Protect your money: Oregon officials warn against mobile payment scams
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile…
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Grand jury indicts Cascade Relief Team founder over stolen donations
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service loses 36% of workforce since 2024
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lost 36% of its workforce between 2024 and 2026 under the Trump administration, according to…
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RootedHomes cuts prices by $25,000 at Redmond’s Antler community
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications have opened on a first-come, first-served basis for homes at the Antler community in Redmond. RootedHomes…
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Oregon Board of Forestry Governance Committee meets virtually on Sept. 8
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry Governance Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Members of the…
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